Transforming Cancer Care in Louisiana
and the Gulf South

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center at a Glance

At LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, our mission is clear: to transform cancer research and care for Louisiana and the Gulf South. We are more than a cancer center. We are a state-wide hub for innovation, precision medicine, and community impact, dedicated to preventing, detecting, and treating cancer in every corner of our state.

Our multidisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and educators work side by side to push the boundaries of cancer science. From the lab to the patient’s bedside, we turn groundbreaking discoveries into real-world solutions that improve outcomes and save lives.

Our Research and Clinical Impact

• Innovative Research Programs – Spanning translational oncology, cancer biology, and population sciences, our work informs prevention strategies, advances treatment approaches, and improves survival rates across diverse populations.

• Gulf South Clinical Trials Network – An NCI award-winning network bringing cutting-edge therapies to patients close to home, expanding access to novel treatments throughout Louisiana.

• Louisiana Tumor Registry – One of the nation’s most comprehensive registries, providing real-time, zip-code-level data to guide evidence-based strategies that reduce the state's cancer burden.

• Community Outreach & Engagement – Partnering with trusted local organizations to address health inequities, expand cancer screenings, improve education, and ensure research reflects the needs of the communities we serve.

Serving Louisiana: Our Catchment Area

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines our catchment area as the entire state of Louisiana, a region marked by cultural richness, geographic diversity, and some of the nation’s highest cancer rates. We focus our efforts where the need is greatest, using science, data, and strong local partnerships to drive measurable improvements in cancer prevention, diagnosis and care. 

Building a World-Class Cancer Center

In February 2022, LSU and LCMC Health joined forces to create a unified Cancer Center designed to elevate cancer research and care across Louisiana and the Gulf South. This partnership strengthened our ability to align discovery, clinical care, and community engagement within a single, coordinated enterprise.

Together we are building the infrastructure, talent, and collaborative culture that define the nation's leading cancer centers. Advancing innovative research, expanding access to precision medicine and clinical trials, and training the next generation of cancer scientists and clinicians

Our vision is bold and enduring: to lead through discovery, collaboration, and compassion delivering lasting impact for patients and communities across Louisiana.